51. He decided that the marriage was null and void. 52. Yes, his marriage had been an arranged one. 53. However, the Palace did deny a report that senior royal officials had admitted for the first time that the marriage was in difficulty. 54. None challenged the claim that his marriage was a sham. 55. Charlotte thinks that it is better to get the richest husband one can and feels that a happy marriage is simply a matter of chance. 56. In those days marriage was a crucial turning point for a woman for it determined her social rank and their future economically speaking as well as their happiness. 57. For Austen, marriage is as much a practical as an emotional matter. 58. Along the way, there have been three marriages, the third beginning three years ago. 59. Although Democrats will argue that gay marriage is a state concern, Republicans rightly point out that the federal government has a compelling interest. 60. Although Faldo sparred with the British press when his marriage was sound and his world ranking unmatched, these attacks have surpassed his worst fears. |